Cartier
Tank Française Small (first generation)
W51008Q3
The Tank Française's refined small case, dressed in guilloché silver.
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Overview
The Tank Française Small (ref. W51008Q3) is a stainless steel, quartz-driven dress watch that distills the Tank Française line into its most delicate proportions. Its 20 mm case carries the collection's signature integrated bracelet and a silvered guilloché dial set with Roman numerals. Produced from 1996 to 2021, it represents one of the longer-running expressions within the modern Tank family.
History
The Tank Française was introduced in 1996 as a contemporary reinterpretation of the classic Tank silhouette, distinguished by its seamlessly integrated link bracelet — a departure from the traditional strap-mounted case. The Small reference W51008Q3 was conceived from the outset as the most refined size in the Française range, appealing to collectors who favour understated proportions in a dress watch. Over its quarter-century production run it became a staple of the modern Cartier catalogue before the line was eventually retired in 2021.
Notable points
- 20 mm stainless steel case with the Tank Française's characteristic integrated bracelet construction.
- Silvered guilloché dial features hand-engraved guilloche patterning beneath Roman numeral hour markers.
- Quartz movement prioritises slim proportions and long-term reliability suited to a dress-watch context.
- One of the longest-running references in the modern Tank Française range, spanning 1996 to 2021.
- The small case size places it among the most delicate expressions of the Tank Française collection.
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